expeditious

Definition

Fast, prompt, speedy.

Etymology

From Middle English expedycius (“useful, fitting”), from Latin expedītus (“disengaged, ready, convenient, prompt; unfettered, unencumbered”), past participle of expediō.

Example Sentences

• "Near-synonym: expedited"
• "Our coachman and horses are so extremely expeditious!—I believe we drive faster than anybody."
• "An “expeditious cessation of hostilities” is essential to “stabilise European economies, prevent unintended escalation or expansion of the war and re-establish strategic stability with Russia”, the document says."

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